Yeah, that is what everyone was saying. I didn't see any "violent screeds." I just saw replies like this:

So he might as well have pointed out that saying "You're wrong" also makes a better case than blowing bubbles in your chocolate milk. (Though I admit I did angrily blow bubbles in my own chocolate milk for a full 20 minutes after reading his initial tweet.)

Also, before apologizing he tried to defend himself with this limp noodle:

Perhaps because cyclists are so visible we see more of their infractions. Yes, we have many staffers who bike to work and-
— Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon) June 26, 2014

If we're so visible then why do drivers keep running us over because they "didn't see" us? Also, I assume he's tweeting from Washington, DC, and if he thinks cyclists are a bigger presence than drivers on the streets of our nation's capital then he'd better go back to LensCrafters and get a refund.

[Also, bonus points to him for falling back on the classic "Some of my best friends are cyclists" routine.]

"If we're so visible then why do drivers keep running us over..." Who is "us"? I have never been run over while riding a bike nor have I run over anyone while driving, bicyclist or otherwise. P.S. Have you seen any "Silly Cyclist" videos?

"We offer Trek hybrid-style bikes that are fine for riding in regular clothes (no need for spandex),..." This is on your "Classic Cycles" sponsor website. Really, you can ride a bike without spandex? Anyone tell that to "Fred"?

Mr. Snob, the great people of Fucktardistan take great offence to you infidel humor and our humble, but great country. I have ordered a fatwa and you shall feel the wrath of proud Fucktards when you ride you Western Sexual Immoral device with wheels.

Some of this car/bike shit is akin to what Hutus said about Tutsis in Rwanda or what whites said about blacks in America. All harmless -- oh wait, no, actually one led to civil war and the chopping-off of heads with machetes, and the other led to lynchings and burnings etc. In this case the murder weapon's already right there though, and is a part of how the person identifies himself. Which is interesting.

Mr. Bike Snob, Forgive me for expressing a naïve view of motorists and cyclists, but almost every day I ride, I pass by the Anne Frank memorial. It's just that I prefer your blogs bashing "Freds," and stupid products and your rides, rather than the "war on cyclists"

Ms. babble on, I suspect you to be more of an "Anne Frank" kind of women as opposed to Joan of Arc" in the "war on cyclists"“ At least your blog would indicate this. "In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.” Anne Frank

Speaking of dopplegangers and helmet mirrors - sort of - I have been experiencing a series of occassions where I am bikcycling along teh MUP, to or fro work, cause that is all the time life gives me to bikecycle these days,

but anyway, as I am going along with my super-nerdy bottle-cap helment mirror (plus bar end mirror, depending on the bike) I keep sensing someone behind me - when I look I will see a dark clothed cyclist a little ways back - maybe 20 bike lengths - but the cyclist never catches up - I sense there is something metaphysical at play. Like a time traveling version of me trying to catch up and tell me the secret of the universe. Or maybe it is Leroy's dog.

Anon @ 12:48 -right? I created spokeNscene because the best way to win that particular war is to open people's eyes to the joys to be had on two wheels.

Drivers still take my life unthinkingly in their hands, however, and when they do, it's prolly a good thing I'm not armed, cause it would feel ever soooo good to retaliate with something big, loud, nasty and explosive.

I do believe in creating win/win situations, and in showing kindness above all, but I'm a great shot, and I'm well tired of needing to fight for my life just to win the right to ride safely in my own city.

Nice going: Mild self destruct Feline Mountain [ I mean NAME] , I thought I voted for The #3 helmet mirror photo, though I said I would bump boots with #1 helmet mirror I guess we are all voting with our vaginas ...

We're voting with our vaginas, are we? Oh goody. Forget about all of those skinny guys. My vagina votes for rubbing me the right way. Oh, and she votes for all of those lovely vibrations that come with a good hard ride. Mmmmmm a good hard ride... mmmmmm

I am as invisible on the bicycle as off it ,even though I choose to not wear my ass-less chaps on the bike. When I am off the bike people some how see right through me, I like it but when I am waiting in line [ insert a line when I am wearing ass-less chaps; use your imagination ] they cut right through me. But I assert my presence we I need to on the bike or not. I like being a see through show, it works for me. I sort of feel like the character from the fictional short "Invisible" from Ant Farm by Simon Rich. That actually was the first book I attempted to read after (it took me a few months) I was hit by an SUV in a market signal crosswalk { with the signal}. Yeah WE ARE SO FUCKING VISIBLE huh?

I still contend that Scott Simon is a well known goat fucker. Of course, one of the benefits of being a goat fucker is that you never have to apologize. For instance, goats are usually perfectly happy with a non-apology apology.

I blew myself?whoa BubblES in my G.T.'s Classic organic raw kombucha synergy trilogy for forty seven minutes. I watched in horror & disbelief,as the culture strands bubbled over lap. I am mad about town.. & also about riding all the way over there & not getting the two 2 SKiNNy PUppY albums. It is akin to riding the cock &not cumming on top of Bradley Wiggins. I need to take a cold shower while riding my bicycle, could someone please start a kick starter.? The piss shower by the tri_dork isn't up to par with what I am looking for.

34% i failed the quiz,hill repeats ! I will gladly submit to the hills! I laugh every time I see or hear the word failure. The BSNYC post May 30th starts out will that rad tee shirt "fear failure" & mild feline mountain response/quip: Firstly, here is a t-shirt I spotted in a sporting goods store emblazoned with succinct instructions on how to be a loser:"fear failure" (The motto of shut-ins everywhere.)

That Simon guy doing the non-apology-apology thing means he's spending his social time complaining about "those people", and steadily moving toward the Jumping the Shark. Good times ahead.

Snobby, shut down the shed blog! New blog idea: non-apology apology blog called "I'm Sorry You Are Wrong."

Speaking of getting something wrong, USA-ian Cycling's other doping story, Tammy Thomas trying to get funding for a book about her time doping for USAC. http://www.gofundme.com/a4mlhoHer story is the OTHER side of USAC where they dope riders then cast them off because she's on so many roids she's got a beard.

I really wish R.Hilary Clinton is not running for president! rapist defender The past has a way of creeping up on you!! I loath defense lawyers who clearly are a wolf in sheep clothing for rapist [ pose as feminist] { DUI drivers etc.} Please another woman needs to step up and stand for our rights; everyone rights! No more right wing racist/sexist wing-nuts. Where are the independent females running or hoping to run for president, with actual feminist views/ We as Emerica need them! It would help Emerica be well squared..ZooYOrk

By 1972 funk had gone mainstream and so had the civil rights movement, such that there were now racially-integrated funk bands on the charts. Sly and the Family Stone included both black & white members, while War (minus Eric Burdon) also included Hispanic members.

Nighthawk, eh? That was a classic model..not quite live, but not studio either. Just. Cool.

You know, perhaps I shouldn't say this, especially given the subject matter of the previous couple of posts, but I've started yelling "gonna runiminadeetch!" at cyclists that I pass while driving. Not loud enough so they hear it (windows are up all the time anyway), and of course I don't actually drive in any way other than courteously but it's a riot. I suggest you give it a try. It's ironic humor to yell:

"Lookie thar, gonnaruniminaditch!"

when I've got Big Red in the cab behind me and we're off to the Fred trail on a saturday morn.

I do not ever yell anything about hating cyclists, however, since I am one myself, and I'm just not into self-hatred.

I guess there are lists that rank popularity of blogs. Snob's must not be very popular because there just aren't enough comments here that are machine translated from other languages. Shed Snob Melbourne probably gets more.

I congratulate Anon 4:52 on having the persistence to make it this far down the list - whatever bat shit nonsense you're ranting about. Guessing it didn't make sense before translation.

Googlize the East German teams. The East German ladies swim team won every medal except one in 1976. That would be every gold, silver, and bronze, except for one. They may be the most egregious example, but it is rampant in every sport, at every level, at every age.

I don't know what new dope Team Troll Anonymous have their hands on, but you can't keep up with that kind of next level shit with a commenting fitness foundation built solely on the wholesome gift of Mother Earth: Victoria Bitter. All the TIME CUBES are taken before I can even get to the keyboard. I'm too old for this shit. Maybe it's time to retire.

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While I love cycling and embrace it in all its forms, I'm also extremely critical. So I present to you my venting for your amusement and betterment. No offense meant to the critiqued. Always keep riding!